December 11th, 2019
Metro Vancouver’s residential real estate market recovery that started this summer has continued well into the fall, and even exceeded expectations, if the latest board statistics are anything to go … [read more]
December 10th, 2019
The global real estate market has grown tremendously over the last decade. According to a PWC industry survey, the global stock of the market grew by 55% from 2012 when … [read more]
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December 10th, 2019
Real estate agents are licensed to arrange the selling, buying, and management of real estate properties and it is often advisable to go through them for any buying or selling … [read more]
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December 10th, 2019
The Metro Vancouver housing market has long held the notorious distinction of being the priciest in Canada; steeply rising home prices and fears of speculative activity have prompted action from … [read more]
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December 9th, 2019
Transitioning from a renter to a homeowner unlocks a whole new level of freedom and responsibility. Now, you can paint your living room walls that Kermit-green colour that you love … [read more]
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December 9th, 2019
In a world of volatility, real estate seems like the perfect investment. Not only is it real — no pun intended — but it’s also a fundamental human need. Regardless … [read more]
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December 9th, 2019
There’s more than just a glimmer of hope in the outlook for BC housing and its largest market, Vancouver, in 2020. Last year ended on a sour note and the … [read more]
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December 8th, 2019
It’s estimated that most (up to 95%) of all-electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are charged at home. A more robust electric vehicle infrastructure remains one of … [read more]
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December 8th, 2019
The days of office, industrial, retail, hotel and residential space being simply that — space — are gone, according to a panel of industry experts. One of the hottest trends … [read more]
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December 8th, 2019
The Bank of Canada, which sets the cost for consumer lenders’ mortgage and borrowing rates, opted to leave its trend-setting rate untouched in its December announcement, keeping it at 1.75% … [read more]
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December 7th, 2019
Moving to a new house and adjusting to a new environment can be stressful for anyone. Your pets are no different. If you have a dog, cat, or any other … [read more]
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December 7th, 2019
Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to build long-term wealth, and there are several ways to take advantage of this opportunity. From holding and renting to … [read more]
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December 7th, 2019
The BCREA Commercial Leading Indicator (CLI) fell slightly to 135.3 in the third quarter of 2019. The index remains unchanged compared to the same time last year. Provincial economic activity … [read more]
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December 6th, 2019
If you recently purchased a new home or refinanced your lending agreement, then there is little doubt the topic of mortgage insurance has come up. Whether broached by your partner, … [read more]
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December 6th, 2019
I will be hosting Open Houses on Sunday December 8, 2:00-4:00 pm at 7130 & 7132 Kitchener St. This is an opportunity to visit this functional 1986 sqft, a 3 … [read more]
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December 6th, 2019
If you were paying attention to Canadian housing market headlines early in 2019, you probably started the year feeling pessimistic about market prospects looking ahead. Over the previous two years, … [read more]
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December 5th, 2019
Leverage is commonly used by real estate investors to increase the power of their money. This makes perfect sense as it is better to use other people’s money rather than … [read more]
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December 5th, 2019
If you’re looking into purchasing or investing in property, it can be easy to dive headfirst into the process. Especially if you’re using a real estate agent, it’s tempting to … [read more]
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December 5th, 2019
After a long period of relentless home price increases, affordability is starting to improve in a number of Canada’s most expensive cities. According to the National Bank of Canada’s third … [read more]
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December 4th, 2019
Smart homes are all the rage these days. Buyers of all ages are looking for smart home technologies that make their properties more efficient, more comfortable, and safer. Even landlords … [read more]
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December 4th, 2019
How much more would you be willing to pay to live on the 50th floor of a building? Roomvu, a Vancouver-based real estate marketing and analytics firm, has calculated the … [read more]
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December 4th, 2019
SURREY, BC – A combination of unseasonably high demand and declining supply reinforced Fraser Valley’s real estate market in November. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,405 sales of … [read more]
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